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Mitsubishi Chemical closing local Lucite site

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) announced Nov. 4 that it will be closing its “Beaumont site” by Feb. 28, 2021, reportedly due to decreased global demand of the products made there and because plant costs exceed expected profits, according to the company.

BHA closing offices March 17 due to COVID-19 concerns

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) “reaching pandemic status and expected to reach Jefferson County, the Beaumont Housing Authority (BHA) is taking steps to ensure the safety and well-being of its clients, partners and employees,” including closing its offices, announced Allison Landrum, Chief...

Nederland schools closed due to COVID-19 concerns

The Nederland Independent School District announced March 15 that it would be closing all campuses as a precautionary measure due to concerns in regard to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  The school district reports that it plans to resume classes on Monday, March 23.